TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Kld]

Happy Friday. Anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy?

 

[mp2000]

Hill Dickinson PFO finallyyy 🤩 Not even sad just v happy to have had a response after all this time

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Getting really frustrated with HFW. I’ve emailed them to ask when they expect to inform people on progress but they haven’t replied. I applied in October. Does anyone know when we will hear back from them?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker i was wondering if I should mention starting up my own business in my CV work experience section but I’m worried it’s not relevant/ will make my CV 2 pages long in comparison to my other legal-focused work experience. I’d be grateful for any advice on this.

You should definitely include it.

CVs can be two pages long.

You can always put it into a serrated section so you have your legal work experience in one section and your other work experience in another.

 

[1349284364]

Anyone who’s applying for Browne Jacobson via direct TC route heard from them after amberjack?

 

[evianmineral]

Has anyone emailed Ashurst about whether there will be more ACs coming out/if applications are still in the process of being reviewed? I am hesitant to because I have already had to contact them about glitches with my test so do not want to be annoying

Would love to know but may as well just wait and see. They stated that they'll aim to get back to everyone by May 24th. Personally I think PFO is likely

 

[VMS]

Has anyone emailed Ashurst about whether there will be more ACs coming out/if applications are still in the process of being reviewed? I am hesitant to because I have already had to contact them about glitches with my test so do not want to be annoying

I haven't, would be curious to know what they would say though! If you do choose to contact them, please let me know.

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Has anyone who applied to Brevan Brittan heard anything back?

 

[Hope4aVS]

Happy Friday. Anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy?

Still nothing, but Howard Kennedy got back to me 19th May last year so possibly another week or so

 

[Hope4aVS]

Has anyone heard back from Winckworth Sherwood (WS) post first-stage interview? 🥹

I heard back on Wednesday regarding an AC

 

[Gday33]

Anyone heard from RPC?

 

[AA699]

Anyone who’s applying for Browne Jacobson via direct TC route heard from them after amberjack?

I haven't heard back yet

 

[AS24]

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest a good resource to learn more about the current UK economy?

 

[CP2000]

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest a good resource to learn more about the current UK economy?

Bank of England’s website is really good if you know nothing about the economy etc. Financial Times is good for any updates and current trends

 

[evianmineral]

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest a good resource to learn more about the current UK economy?

This is quite an open ended question as the economy is large and disparate.

I would second the FT, it will take a while to start following the major threads of discourse surrounding the economy (most relevant to you will probably be, inflation/interest rates, m&a activity and any competition issues)

If you want to genuinely understand the economy it's good to learn about how central banks work, shadowbanking and eurodollars.

One section of the FT I like is called FT Alphaville, which is very in depth but with a very laidback/humorous approach.

Bank of England website also good but good to get further background knowledge.

It's about the american central bank (the fed) but I'd really recommend The Fed Unbound, it's available as a free audiobook on spotify. A whole lot of what is spoken about is applicable to how the bank of england works/has worked.

Investopedia is also really good for definitions and terms, again more applicable to american but a lot of it means the same stuff.

FT podcasts also good: unhedged, behind the money

 

[VMS]

Is there anyone else who's done the BCLP test that could lmk how long it took for you to get a feedback report?

 

[TonyStark]

Can anyone recommend any resources that would help me understand what a trainee is expected to do in the main departments of a law firm e.g. what are the tasks/what are the main deliverables that are being produced?

 

[AS24]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

I am answering 'Why am I interested in pursuing a legal career in the city?'. Should I mention the kind of work and the international appeal? can I also state that I have established my life here in London?

Additionally, there is another question asking why I would like to participate in B.U.I.L.D @ Shearman. What should I consider when answering why a specific scheme?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

I am answering 'Why am I interested in pursuing a legal career in the city?'. Should I mention the kind of work and the international appeal? can I also state that I have established my life here in London?

Additionally, there is another question asking why I would like to participate in B.U.I.L.D @ Shearman. What should I consider when answering why a specific scheme?

Thank you in advance.

For the second question, yes - you should ensure the answer is tailored specifically to that programme/opportunity.

For the first question, it really depends on what is important to you. For some people it’s not really the international aspect that appeals. I don’t think you really have to go into detail as to why you want to live in London, especially if you have ties to the city already. I would ensure your answer takes about what the long-term career in London will provide to you that maybe other opportunities outside of the city would not.

 

[Gday33]

Is there anyone else who's done the BCLP test that could lmk how long it took for you to get a feedback report?

I didn’t get mine so I emailed them and they sent it over